Company Description
NHOA S.A. (formerly Electro Power Systems - Engie EPS), global player in energy storage and e-mobility, active in the construction of the largest fast and ultra-fast charging infrastructure in Southern Europe, develops technologies enabling the transition towards clean energy and sustainable mobility, shaping the future of a next generation living in harmony with our planet.
It operates through its three Global Business Lines: NHOA Energy, Free2move eSolutions and Atlante.
Born in 2005 as a technological spin-off of the Politecnico di Torino and Milano, NHOA leverages its best-in-class technology and engineering edge, developed in over 15 years of R&D, paired with strategic partnerships and global procurement, to deliver the most competitive tailor-made turn-key solutions that allow the integration of renewable sources with all forms of energy storage, from batteries to hydrogen and even electric vehicles.
NHOA, with offices in France, the United States and Australia, maintains entirely in Italy research, development and production of its technologies.
Position
Within NHOA, the Energy Storage business designs, industrializes and produces utility-scale Energy Storage Systems, granting world-class power supply and the delivery of renewable energy into the grid.
The Legal Specialist mission will be to support the Legal team in providing a proactive, in-depth, legal advice to the Energy Storage business, as well as implementing initiatives and processes in order to set standard and reinforce a culture of integrity, quality, ethical behaviour and responsibility across the business.
The person will get the opportunity to work in a high-profile environment and join an international and dynamic team used to working under pressure and collaborating to reach key deadlines and goals.
This role requires an individual with personal confidence, legal acumen and business savvy to operate in a highly regulated industry.
The role will be reporting to the General Counsel.
This position will be based in Milan (Italy), flexibility to travel for work is required.
**RESPONSIBILITIES**
The roles and responsibilities of the Legal Specialist include, but are not limited to the following:
- Analyse and identify the legal risks and implications of all the business's transactions and drafting legal opinions;
- Drafting and negotiating a wide range of agreements (EPC Agreement; O&M Agreement; Supply Agreement, LOI, Bank guarantees etc...);
- Interface with all internal department to arrive at the best solutions for NHOA;
- Keep the senior management in all departments of the business informed of developments in laws and regulations that potentially affect the business;
- Set-up and continuously improve NHOA processes and standards;
- Support the Legal team in all legal matters of NHOA Group;
**Requirements**:
**EDUCATION**
The Legal Specialist must have a Law degree and at least 4-5 years of experience in a legal department of an energy or industrial company or in an Energy department of an international law firm.
**SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS**
Hard skills:
- Fluent in English, Spanish and Italian will be a distinct advantage;
- Proven track record in negotiating and closing large sized EPC projects,
- Familiarity with renewable energy sector and market practices;
- Ability to find workable solutions to complicate legal questions;
- Ease to work with various jurisdictions;
Soft skills:
- Ambitious, self-motivated, enthusiastic, industrious, and hardworking
- Possesses the highest of ethical standards
- Curious by nature; possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including a direct, candid and concise communication style Intellectual rigor
- Ability to prioritize and maintain output under pressure;
- Flexible to travel for work;
- Enjoys collaborating with the team to arrive at the best solutions for NHOA;
- Incisive thinker who moves fast and likes to get things done.
Able to make and stick to tough decisions, even when unpopular;
- Gravitas and credibility to gain the confidence of executives inside and outside NHOA;
- Feels a sense of urgency and embraces success.
Other information
**Location**:Hybrid remote (from Italy) and Milan, Piazzale Lodi
**What we offer you**:
- A permanent full time contract.
Annual Gross Salary up to 50.000€
- An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you;
- Professional experience in an international environment with frequent contact with other colleagues and partner around the world;
- Strengthen cross-functional communication skills;
- Learning & Development Programs;
- Be part of the young (35 on avg.)
and international (+24 nationalities) group and work in a dynamic and fast-moving environment;
- A revolutionary way of remote working that meets your needs ;
- A fast career track like only few other companies can match;
- Always room for new ideas